Dental Assistant - North American Dental Group - Downers Grove, IL

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Downers Grove, IL

Job Description

Overview:


Grove Dental Associates - Downers Grove, IL



Dental Assistant



“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience


Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.



Hours of Operation:


Full Time (10 Hour days) - 4 days per week - 7:30am-6:00pm


Every other Saturday
Responsibilities:

Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.



Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team


Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.
Qualifications:
So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training
1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
CPR Certification required
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.

Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
Healthcare Spending Account
Paid Time Off
401k
Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
Referral Program
Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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